Find free activities, events and places to visit this Christmas in and around Adelaide.
Christmas is such a special time for families, but it can also be an expensive time too. We are fortunate in Adelaide to have many free, local community events at this special time of year hosted by local councils, community groups and churches.
Listed below are some ideas for families looking for Christmas activities that won’t break the bank!
You can’t miss the Giant Christmas Tree in the City and be sure to take a stroll through Adelaide Arcade which is always beautiful. North Terrace is always a lovely walk day or night, and at the State Library you can visit the largest indoor Christmas tree in the Mortlock wing.
Check out our Christmas Lights Guide for some of the best streets around Adelaide to visit, and be sure to attend your local Christmas Pageant or Carols event – many this year are also screening Christmas movies too. Take along your own picnic so you won’t need to buy food or drinks.
If you have any other budget friendly activities for families this Christmas share them in the comments below, or send an email our way to hello@playandgo.com.au
Adelaide Carols by Candlelight | Elder Park | 14 Dec 2024
St John Ambulance Carols by Candlelight will be returning to Adelaide's Elder Park/Tarntanya Wama on Saturday 14 December 2024. Each ...
Loxton Lights Festival | Christmas in Loxton | 30 Nov – 31 Dec 2024
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland. Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than ...
Adelaide’s Giant Christmas Tree | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga
The Giant Christmas Tree in Adelaide's Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. The City of Adelaideβs Christmas Tree Lighting Event takes place in the ...
Santaland | Myer Adelaide | Christmas Express Train
Santa Claus is coming to town and the Santaland Express Train is at Myer's Adelaide store in Rundle Mall for ...
Christkindlmarkt | Hahndorf Christmas Markets | 13-15 Dec 2024
The Hahndorf Christkindlmarkt is an annual European-style Christmas market based in the town of Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Christkindlmarkt ...
Mount Barker Carols & Fireworks | 7 Dec 2024
The Mount Barker Carols and Fireworks is a free Christmas community event for the whole family. Family fun starts at ...
Adelaide’s Giant Father Christmas | Adelaide Central Market
Giant Father Christmas returns to the Adelaide Central Market. The Market Tower on Grote Street in Adelaide is the proud ...
Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide
Where to See Christmas Decorations in the City of Adelaide Find Christmas cheer and joy across the city of Adelaide ...
Adelaide’s Christmas Festival 2024 | City of Adelaide
Experience Adelaideβs Christmas Festival in the City of Adelaide. The City of Adelaide invites you to celebrate Christmas in the ...
Christmas in Rundle Mall | Giant Santas, Giant Bell Swings & Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the festive magic in Rundle Mall this Christmas. The Santa Course offers a city-wide adventure for all ...
Christmas Lights Guide 2024 | Best Streets to See Christmas Lights around Adelaide
Where to see the best Christmas lights in Adelaide. Every Christmas, Adelaide's streets start to sparkle with beautiful Christmas lights ...
Christmas In The Square | Henley Beach | 1 Dec 2024
Join the Christmas fun at Henley Square for a night of carols, food, kids activities, fireworks and more. Pre-show entertainment ...
Santa Course | Christmas in the City of Adelaide & Rundle Mall
Follow the Santa Course in Adelaide & Rundle Mall Follow the Santa Course to find 10 giant Santas across Adelaide ...
Hallett Cove Community Carols | 6 Dec 2024
The Hallett Cove Community Carols event 'Christmas by the Sea' has been an institution for over 20 years. Join the ...
Southern Community Christmas Carols | Noarlunga | 15 Dec 2024
Get ready to jingle all the way at The Southern Community Christmas Carols. Go along to the South Adelaide Football ...
Stirling Carols On The Lawn | 7 Dec 2024
Enjoy Carols On The Lawn in Stirling on Saturday 7 December 2024. There will be family fun from 5pm with ...
Adelady Christmas Village | Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga | 13 & 14 Dec 2024
The Adelady Christmas Village will return to Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga this December. The Adelady Christmas Village is the place to be ...
Playford Community Carols | Elizabeth | 7 Dec 2024
Following a record-breaking event in 2023, the biggest outdoor concert of the year returns to Fremont Park on Saturday 7 ...
Carols in the Park | Prospect Memorial Gardens | 6 Dec 2024
Prospect Lions Club are thrilled to bring back this beloved annual event in December 2024 at Prospect Memorial Gardens. With ...
Gawler Christmas Carols | Pioneer Park | 7 Dec 2024
Take the family along for a night of Christmas carols and food stalls at the Gawler APEX Community Christmas Carols ...
Christmas at Burnside Village | Christmas Display & Photos with Santa
Father Christmas will be at Burnside Village once again for photos, plus there are beautiful decorations all around the centre ...
Salisbury Community Christmas Carols | 7 Dec 2024
Celebrate the festive season at the Salisbury Community Christmas Carols in Carisbrooke Park. This free family-friendly event is set to ...
Santa Photos at Brickworks Marketplace | Torrensville
Capture The Magic of Christmas at Brickworks Marketplace with FREE Santa photos. Tisβ the season for making magical memories and ...
Carols at Kingswood Oval | City of Mitcham | 30 Nov 2024
Carols at Kingswood Oval festivities kick off with kid's activities, craft stalls and roving entertainers and a Christmas Market. The ...
Find the Christmas Elves | Norwood | 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2024
The enchanting Christmas elves have returned to the City of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters (NPSP) ready to sprinkle magic ...
Len Doof’s Christmas Light Show | Salisbury North | 1 Dec 2024
Family and friends of the late great Len Doof are getting together one final time to set Salisbury North alight ...
Norwood Twilight Carols | Stepney | 7 Dec 2024
Enjoy twilight carols in an open-air concert under the stars that will have everyone singing along to their favourite Christmas ...
Giant Christmas Tree at the Mortlock | State Library of South Australia
Visit the Giant Christmas Tree at the State Library on North Terrace, Adelaide. Each year the magic of Christmas comes ...
Port Pirie Christmas Pageant | 7 Dec 2024
The 63rd Port Pirie Christmas Pageant will be held on Saturday 7 December 2024. Children and families of Port Pirie ...
Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party | 1 Dec 2024
The Port Adelaide Christmas Parade and Street Party returns on Sunday 1 December 2024. A festive extravaganza has been planned ...
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide | Santa Photos
Where to See Father Christmas in Adelaide - Book your Santa photos. Taking the kids to see Santa is a ...
Riverbank Christmas Lights Display | City of West Torrens | 24 Nov 2024 – 1 Jan 2025
The iconic Riverbank Christmas Display, formerly known as the West End Brewery Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, lights up from November ...
Adelaide Christmas Markets Guide 2024
Family Friendly Christmas Markets in South Australia Christmas Markets in Adelaide, South Australia - shop local this Christmas! Finding that ...
Mannum Christmas Pageant & Street Party | 7 Dec 2024
The 2024 Mannum Christmas Pageant and street party will have entertainment for the whole family. Get ready for an unforgettable ...
Free Calls to Santa | Telstra Phone Box
Telstra's Free Calls to Santa program allows kids and parents to call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone in ...
Adelaide Christmas Pageant Guide | South Australian Pageants
Your Guide to all of the Christmas Pageants around Adelaide Most councils host a fabulous, family friendly pageant in their ...
Carols on the Oval | Glen Osmond | 24 Dec 2024
Take along family and friends to Carols on the Oval with Glen Osmond Baptist Church for an evening of Christmas ...
Adelaide Christmas Carols Guide | South Australia
Your 2024 Guide to Local Community Christmas Carols in South Australia Find your local family friendly Christmas Carols event in ...
Lobethal Christmas Pageant | Adelaide Hills | 23 Dec 2024
Join the fun as Santa and all his helpers arrive to spread cheer around the Adelaide Hills at The Lobethal ...
Lights of Lobethal Christmas Festival | 7-22 Dec 2024
The Lights of Lobethal Festival, created by the community of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, is a much loved Christmas ...
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete | 7 Dec 2024
Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete on the Riverfront The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. will be hosting the ...
Free Christmas Activities | Adelaide Central Market | 17-20 Dec 2024
Kids can join in the Adelaide Central Market's free school holiday workshops, enjoying a range of free festive craft in ...
46th MRASA Toy Run | Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi | 8 Dec 2024
The MRASA Toy Run occurs annually on the second Sunday in December. The MRASA organises and funds this event with ...
Carols at the Rotunda | Unley | 8 Dec 2024
The Rotary Club of Unley, The City of Unley and the Unley Concert Band presents 'Carols at the Rotunda'. The ...
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks | 12 Dec 2024
Woodside Christmas Pageant, Markets & Fireworks in the Adelaide Hills. The Woodside Commerce Association will be holding their annual Christmas ...
Nairne Community Carols | 14 Dec 2024
Join Nairne's Community Christmas Carols on Saturday 14 December 2024. The Nairne & Districts Residentsβ Association is delighted to announce ...
Christmas Carols Festival | Mellor Park | 18 Dec 2024
Join family and friends for a night of Christmas tunes at Mellor Park in Lockleys. Christmas carols will be performed ...
Campbelltown Christmas Carols & Movie | Paradise | 14 Dec 2024
Campbelltown City Councilβs FREE Christmas Carols and Movie event will be held at Max Amber Sportsfield in Paradise. Join the ...
Carols on the Square | Old Noarlunga | 15 Dec 2024
Carols on the Square will feature bands playing your favourite Christmas tunes and entertainment for the kids. Join family and ...
Tailem Bend Christmas Parade | 14 Dec 2024
The Tailem Bend Christmas Parade will have free entertainment for the kids, plenty of market stalls and displays, food galore ...
Christmas at Bunnings | Free DIY Workshops
You can attend your local Bunnings workshops this December to explore simple D.I.Y tips and tricks, with a variety of ...
Melbourne Street Gnome Trail | North Adelaide | Ends 5 Jan 2025
Melbourne Street Christmas Gnome Trail - Free Christmas Activity These mischievous, bearded creatures will take over the windows of shops, ...
Bill & Pegβs Christmas Lane Lights Display | Lobethal | 7-31 Dec 2024
A visit to Bill & Pegβs Christmas Lane Lights Display in Lobethal. Lobethal Lights began in the 1940's and is ...
ABA Trades Christmas Community Fundraiser | 21 Dec 2024
The ABA Christmas Community Fundraiser will take place with all event proceeds to be donated to disadvantaged SA kids through ...
Fun Free Christmas Activities in Adelaide Arcade
If you are looking for some fun, festive and FREE activities that the whole family can enjoy, take a look ...
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